Is there any benefit to changing both tyres
 

I need to replace the rear tyre as it has become worn. It is a K4 and still has the stock tyres. Is there any gain to changing out the front tyre at the same time even though it is not worn.

YES.... the D220's don't do the bike justice!

check out some of the threads on the "tyre review" forum :wink:

http://forums.sv650.org/viewforum.ph...7c34a03e2b8897

I wasn't asking about which tyre to get. I was wondering if there was any benefit in having a matched front and rear tyre.

As far as I was aware, you should always heve the same tyres front & back (unless you go for a Bridgestone BT010 front 020 back, which is supposed to work well :!:)

It is advised that you do NOT mix tyres from different manufacturers. It is possible to mix tyres from the same manufacturer. ie: A popular mix is Bridgestone BT010 front, BT 020 rear. If you are going to do this put the stickier tyre on the front.

Isn't that what I said :?: :?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

It is advised not to mix from different manufacturers, but in reality there's no problem with it if you're careful.
Pick a similar enough type of tyre and you'll fine be.

i've had mismatched tyres for ages and had no probs whatsoever, had a set of diablo's but rear got puncture and had to be replaced, all they had was an 020...

runs fine.... but looking forward to getting some z6's in the summer

Similar story for me, I have a conti road attack on the front on and a bt020 on the back.
Have to admit, not had a chance to really test it yet, but I can't really tell the difference.